The Android Versions History : Cupcake to KitKat

The Versions Of Android OS

Android is a mobile operating platform owned by Google, and one of the main competitors to the iPhone, which runs on iOS. Android, Inc. was founded in 2003 in Palo Alto, California by Andy Rubin, Rich Miner, Nick Sears and Chris White. Android is the operating system that powers over 1 billion smartphones and tablets. Since these devices make our lives so sweet, each Android version is named after a dessert: Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich, and Jelly Bean. As everyone finds chocolate so tempting, we decided to name the next version of Android after one of our favourite chocolate treats, the KitKat. Android is open source and Google releases the code under the Apache License. This open-source code and permissive licensing allows the software to be freely modified and distributed by device manufacturers, wireless carriers and enthusiast developers. Here is the Infographic of the Versions of Android with it’s Features.

Since 2008, there have been 39 updates to Android among nine major system versions. From Cupcake version 1.5 to Jelly bean version 4.2.2, there have been thousands of design changes, feature additions, security updates and general improvements to Android.

Mobile app developers [x]cubelabs create the Infographic of Versions of Android with it’s Features. Check out the below infographic of History of Android Versions.

Android Versions History [Infographic] :-

Now After the Jelly Bean Google going to Launch Android 4.4 KitKat Partners with KitKat Chocolate. The Android KitKat have a Great features that removes the Limitations of old Android Version. Check out below the Features of Android 4.4 KitKat.

Features of Android 4.4 KitKat :-

Improved Security and Bug Fixes

Increased Battery Life

Smooth Screen Orientation

Global Network Coverage

Android Cloud Storage

Performance profiles for phone

Visual voicemail

Beef up Google Now

Ability to turn off OEM skins on any device

Child and Business-friendly modes as standard

Revamped messaging

Offline maps and better control over location settings

Enhanced multitasking

Complete Android backup

Native Google TV controller app

Native support for direct-to-SD app downloads

Shared photo streams

Downloadable maps in Google Maps

So All The Versions of the Android comes with the New features that enhance it’s users with the Mobile Users. I Love Android because I get all the things what I need into my mobile. In a Features the More Market of Android compare the other mobile operating system because it’s open source. any body can built a Android Applications and any body can host it on Google Play or on your website.

The Android’s versions are named in alphabetical order.

C – Cupcake

D – Donut

E – Eclair

F – Froyo

G – Gingerbread

H – Honeycomb

I – Ice Cream Sandwich

J – Jellybean

K – KitKat

L – ???

What would be the name of Next Android Version L – ??

So Here we discuss the Versions of Android cupcake(Android 1.5) to KitKat(Android 4.4). Google release the KitKat Version in a Short time.

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I heard somewhere that the next Android version will be named ‘Lime Pie’…anyway I just loved the style of naming each of the versions in the names of deserts…this is just awesome….and this time Google has even collaborated with an established brand name KitKat…..I hope this version too will be awesome just like the previous ones….thanks for sharing…